S13, Ep 26: Aaron Rai | PGA Championship Recap | Richard Zokol Golf Psychology | Ron Sirak Loss of CBS Radio & LPGA Tour REcommendations| Shaun Micheel Battling for a Spot on the Champions & European Legends Tours | Next on the Tee
- S13E26
- 1:57:37
- June 4th 2026
On this week's edition of Next on the Tee, I have the privilege of welcoming three outstanding guests who share major championship insights, mental game strategies, and behind-the-scenes stories from the highest levels of golf.
First, four-time Hall of Famer Richard Zokol discusses his new book, Zokology: Change Your Perspective Not Your Swing, and shares why the right mindset, a dependable pre-shot routine, and learning to perform under pressure are the true keys to better golf. He also tells us why another Canadian legend, George Knudson, told him he shouldn't be excited about earning his Tour card, and the lesson we can learn from Jack Nicklaus when he said to Author Ken Bowden immediately following the Duel in the Sun, "of course, we'll have dinner, Ken, it's only a game."
Next, legendary golf journalist and Western Pennsylvania Golf Association Hall of Famer Ron Sirak weighs in on Aaron Rai's PGA Championship victory, the future of the LPGA Tour, leadership concerns at the PGA of America, and what the women's game needs to do to grow its audience.
The show wraps up with 2003 PGA Champion Shaun Micheel, who takes us inside the Champions Dinner at the PGA Championship, discusses the challenge of getting a spot on the PGA TOUR Champions and European Legends Tour. Shaun is very passionate about the game and competing and you'll hear all it in this segment.
If you love PGA Championship stories, golf instruction, mental game insights, and conversations with some of the most respected voices in the game, this is an episode you won't want to miss.
Next on the Tee—where golf legends live and your game gets better.
#NextOnTheTee #GolfPodcast #PGATour #PGATourChampions #PGAChampionship #AaronRai #RichardZokol #RonSirak #ShaunMicheel #JackNicklaus #ScottieScheffler #GolfMentalGame #GolfPsychology #GolfTips #GolfInstruction #GolfMindset #PreShotRoutine #GolfPerformance #GolfTraining #GolfLessons #MajorChampionshipGolf #ChampionsTour #LPGATour #GolfNews #GolfLife #GolfCommunity #GolfersOfInstagram #GolfAddict #GolfTalk
Next on the Tee, Where Golf Legends Live & Your Game Gets Better
Next on the Tee with Chris Mascaro is a conversation-driven golf podcast built on gratitude, storytelling, and a genuine love for the game. Each week, award-winning host Chris Mascaro welcomes golf legends, major champions, top instructors, broadcasters, caddies, and industry insiders to share the stories you won’t hear anywhere else—stories that entertain, inspire, and help you play better golf.
More than swing tips and scorecards, Next on the Tee is about the people who make the game special. From behind-the-scenes moments at major championships to practical instruction you can take straight to the course, every episode blends insight, heart, and a deep appreciation for the game’s traditions and its future.
Whether you’re a lifelong golfer or simply someone who loves great stories, this is your front-row seat to the heart of the game—where golf legends live, your game gets better, and gratitude always leads the way.
And as always…thank you for pressing play and sharing the show.
Meet the Host
I’m Chris Mascaro, who is blessed to be the award-winning host and creator of Next on the Tee. The heart of the show is a deep gratitude for my guests who share great stories, and a genuine love for the game of golf. Each week, I’m fortunate to sit down with golf legends, major champions, top instructors, broadcasters, caddies, and storytellers who are kind enough to share their time, insights, and experiences with all of us.
I believe golf is at its best when it brings people together. My goal with every episode is to go beyond the leaderboard and the swing tips, and instead focus on the stories, lessons, and moments that stay with us—both on and off the course. I want listeners to enjoy the game more, think about it a little differently, and feel connected to the people who have shaped it.
Next on the Tee has been honored with multiple industry awards, including w3, Davey, and Communicator Awards, and I’m incredibly grateful for that recognition. Even more meaningful to me is the community that’s grown around the show—“Next on the Tee Nation.” I never take for granted that you choose to spend your time here, and I’m thankful every time you press play.
At the end of the day, I approach each episode with humility, curiosity, and appreciation—for the guests who trust me with their stories, and for the listeners who continue to take the journey with me.